e-TRAINING
FACILITATOR WORKSHOP
WHO SHOULD
"ATTEND":
This workshop
is designed for the trainer who will facilitate training programs in an
e-learning setting.
WHAT YOU'LL
LEARN:
By the end of the
workshop, the e-facilitator will be able to:
 | Describe the e-trainer’s role as a
facilitator of synchronous, asynchronous and blended learning |
| Identify how to use adult learning
concepts in an e-learning environment |
| Use options for virtual
introductions |
| Use ten facilitation skills in an
e-learning environment |
| Promote learner interaction and
participation |
| Overcome pitfalls of facilitating
e-learning |
| Use four strategies to deal with
problem learners |
| Complete planning steps for an
e-learning event |
| Identify steps to orient the learner
to your technology |
WORKSHOP CONTENT:
Unit 1:
OVERVIEW
| What is e-learning? |
| Characteristics of synchronous,
asynchronous and blended learning |
| Methods for the best learning
experiences for e-learners |
| Five steps in adult learning |
| Use adult learning concepts in
e-learning |
| Assess your skills, manage your
expectations |
Unit 2:
VIRTUAL INTRODUCTIONS AND E-FACILITATOR ROLES
| Options for virtual introductions |
| Think like a course designer,
facilitating material designed by others |
| E-facilitator roles |
| Ten facilitation skills that
translate from the classroom to e-learning |
Unit 3:
E-FACILITATION SKILLS
| How to give directions and set up
learning activities |
| How to compensate for lack of
face-to-face contact |
| Ten tools and tips to increase
interaction and participation |
Unit 4:
E-FACILITATION
QUESTIONS AND PACING
|
Use
questions effectively |
| Are the concepts clear? |
| How can e-learners use what
is taught? |
| Keep the pace alive
|
| Off-air assignments and
other options
|
Unit
5: E-FACILITATION PITFALLS AND
SOLUTIONS
|
Pitfalls and how to
overcome them
|
| When to depart from the
prepared script
|
| Netiquette and problem
learner strategies
|
Unit 6: PREPARE TO
FACILITATE AN E-LEARNING EVENT
| Target population: who’s out
there? |
| Create the event script or road map
for the learning event |
| Get materials to the right people |
| How to connect with the virtual
learner |
Unit 7:
USE THE TECHNOLOGY TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE
| Orient the learner to the technology |
| Use tools to promote interaction |
| Knowing system capabilities and
limits |
| Who is available to troubleshoot? |
| Technical support for 24/7 learning |
| Evaluate learners and monitor
progress |
| Participant feedback: ask the right
questions |
| Compiling feedback information and
next steps |
Unit 8: RESOURCES AND
CONCLUSION
| Answers to activities |
| Lettering and charting suggestions
for white boards |
| Glossary of e-learning terms |
| Questions to ask at each of the five
adult learning steps |
| Bibliography of books, articles and
websites |
| Index to materials |
| Participant feedback |
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reasons to choose a Training Clinic in-house workshop
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